Atlanta is so fortunate to have this incredible museum and shop! Wow I was blown away by the super…read morefriendly staff, the eclectic variety of amazing items and art in the gift shop and that is all in addition to the most amazing collection of curated awesomeness under one roof!! Shout to Bean at the front desk who immediately made me feel welcomed, informed and by the end an old friend. I don't want to spoil too much of the museum other than to say if you like roadside attractions, circus sideshow, taxidermy, pop and folk art, oddities and good old fashioned curiosities then you have found your Mecca. Take your time and look up high and way down low because the museum is packed with items! Take a second or third lap around the museum and you will continue to discover amazing things you missed the first couple of times. Inside the museum they have even more staff who are friendly and filled with knowledge of you have any questions about anything in the collection from the history of some of the artifacts down to how the museum acquired the pieces: if I lived locally it would be a blast to volunteer here as it's truly a one of a kind place. And to top it all off this museum costs only $10 admission!!! What a value in an age where everything is overpriced or you pay $25 for a roadside attraction that only takes 20 minutes to see the whole thing. I could've spent hours here and I have no doubt they wouldn't have minded at all. They even invited us back that evening for an art show and were offering free beer and wine and stamped our hands so we could enjoy the museum in the evening if we chose to attend. It was so nice of them. I would be doing a disservice if I failed to hype up the gift shop. Buy weird stuff said the sign outside and I certainly did!! Rainy Day Revival has been around I think since 2018 with a shop previously in L5P and about two years ago combined the store, their prop rental side of the business and added this incredible museum all under one roof. They sell so many interesting items but what I like the most is many items are sourced from local artists so you bring home cool items and support local artists at the same time and that's a huge win in my book. I'll be stopping by any time I'm visiting Atlanta and you should as well!!

This place was a trip. Truly you could spend hours there looking because it's truly floor…read moreto-ceiling chockablock full of stuff. The staff was super friendly and clearly very passionate and tickets were very reasonably priced. Has a similar vibe to a Ripley's believe it or not. I was unprepared for just how much taxidermy there was going to be and it made for quite a 5 senses experience. They have a scavenger hunt on the museum map, but everything is kind of jumbled and not where it says it will be

We did this tour as part of the month-long (during March) Phoenix Flies set of tours. Hence it was…read morefree, though I believe the Wren's Nest does offer tours year round for a fee. This place has a somewhat special significance for me. I first toured it (I think) as a child in the 1970s. However, its importance extends further back than that. My father lived in the area in the late 1920s and attended school about a block away. Even then, this was a library / museum. I'm fairly sure he would have seen this as a roughly 9-year old. It is rare to have a family connection like that to a specific museum... We arrived for the tour and were seated in one of the front rooms. The guide gave an overview of Joel Chandler Harris and the property. She also noted when it became a museum, etc. I will pause here and offer my opinions on the owner / author. I understand why Disney chose to withdraw 'Song of the South' from distribution. On the other hand, it makes me sad that what is being lost is (in some respects) the collective wisdom of the generations of Africans and slaves whose oral history this represents. Do I think that Disney's cartoon is as good way to represent this? No. Do I think that the oral histories had valuable lessons, amassed over countless generations, to communicate to the present day? Yes. The fundamental concepts of things like 'the tar baby' or 'the briar patch' are universal and timeless. To cancel the ideas via cancelling the stereotypes does (in my opinion) a disservice to the past generations whose stories these were. The lessons themselves are *so* instructive and applicable to everyday situations. It would have been fantastic had Joel Chandler Harris donated some % of his proceeds of the Uncle Remus Stories to some sort of foundation to assist descendants of those from whom he heard the stories. That he did not choose to, though, should not invalidate the wisdom of the stories themselves. It disrespects the original storytellers, IMO. Anyway... The house tour covers the entire ground floor. This was expanded from an original small farmhouse to include multiple bedrooms for Harris' expanding family. I also enjoyed some of the architectural details (especially some of the wallpaper) and the sculptures related to the stories. They even had some tobacco containers in the shape of hares and foxes. I think this is a highly worthwhile tour, whenever you opt to take it. They do have parking on site along the side of the house.'

Visiting the Wrens Nest is like a step back in time. For me, being a Black Woman, this is NOT…read morealways the experience I want to have. However I must give this owner a rating and kudos on their care in preserving the family history and opening this venue to up to the community. This venue has an awesome backyard "amiptheater" / stage and sound booth which features many music artists throughout the year. Annually we are hosted and attend the Historic West End Neighborhood Concert. This year we heard Vivian Green! The backyard is lovely, offering "just enough" lighting for romantic table settings or grass picnics while enjoying music. Its treated for pests/insects and is like an oasis (very quiet)away from the busy main street of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. The venue, now has ample parking with the use of a stripped and renovated lot next to the neighboring church. Look out for several Jazz series hosted during the late summer/fall. A billboard notice is usually posted on their grounds, facing the street with the announcements. This is an inclusive space, however some of the rocky paths make it hard to walk, or use a wheel chair. Note: Do not wear stilettos!

I attended the Black American Portraits opening last night and was swept away by all of the amazing…read moreart from even more amazing artists! I would recommend everyone to visit this exhibit that's showing until June 30th.

On the Spelman Campus. Never new. The American Black Portraits will be here until June 30th. It's a…read moremust see. I did see younger adults touching. There's no sign. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE ART. It's peaceful and calming place. There's are benches. Just a couple. Nice place to and feel our history.

Amazing history laid out in different rooms. Will need to come back. Was here for Constellation…read moreConcert - Elton John. great set and show.

Pretty fun place. I haven't been here since 2005, so it's changed a bunch…read more It was very crowded when we went, so harder to read everything and take your time at each exhibit. The tasting rooms were so packed, but the there are a ton of drink samples to choose from. The staff we encountered were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. Gift shop at the end with tons of options.

This was my 2nd time attending "The Ghastly Dreadfuls" and I really had an amazing time…read more Before the play, we had the chance to walk through the exhibitions, they're pretty interesting and I really enjoy the setup. This was a Halloween event, so all the decorations were amazing and all the stories at Act 1 and Act 2 were fantastic! Parking is available onsite.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is one of those places in Atlanta that I think people overlook, and…read morethey really shouldn't. The exhibits are actually COOL. Not "cute for kids" cool. Genuinely interesting. The Jim Henson Collection alone is worth the visit. Seeing characters and pieces tied to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth in person hits completely different when you grew up with them. I also really like that the museum goes beyond the familiar stuff. The Global Collection shows puppetry traditions from around the world, so it feels more like an actual museum experience than just a nostalgia stop. Right now they also have Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation, which takes you behind the scenes of how stop-motion is created. That exhibit runs through December 27, 2026. It's interactive, creative, and just different from the usual Atlanta museum rotation. Adults can enjoy it just as much as kids, especially if you're into art, film, design, or just seeing how things are made. Definitely one of those places that makes you say, "Why haven't I been here sooner?"

It's about time for an updated review. I've come here many times over the years, bc I love the wit…read moreand random humor that comes from Improv. This place is certainly a must visit! I came here with my best friends to celebrate my birthday, my friend's birthday, my other friends newly published devotional and my other friend's promotion at work. This was probably my 4th time here. Parking is behind the building and they have a ton of spots with gravel parking and paved (directions might lead you to the front). The lobby has two rooms, with comfy seating, restrooms, bar (beer and wine), ticket area and a place to take group photos. Things have changed on seating here due to Covid but for the better. You can now buy a table for two, table for 4 and VIP seating. Cost ranges from $70-$90, but comes out to about $20-$45/person. Any table purchase you make comes with all the tickets. Most shows are about an hour and a half long, with one intermission for you to use the bathroom or grab drinks. A majority of the improv depends on participation from the audience, so be ready to give direction on what the skit will be like. One of the best portions of the show was when my friend Keni got asked about her Hot Air Balloon she did recently, and the Improv Actors did a "fortunately, unfortunately" sketch on it. One of the funniest things I've seen. It's always a great time when you go, and you're going to get something fairly new and unexpected every time. Some actors are much more entertaining too, as they can create comedy out of thin air. They also hold Improv classes for adults and work with children too (the host mentioned something Nickelodeon themed). Highly recommend! This was purely a friends outing, but this spot is perfect for dates too or any type of celebration.

Went on Thurs which is free for women and LGBTQIA+ people. Was asked a question before the show,…read moreanswers gathered by a staff member. There was also a bucket next to a question for written answers. Once the show started, saw some improv games I've never seen before, actors / actresses were pretty good. Show was pretty long, 1 hr and then a break before finishing. It was all short-form and I wanted to watch some long form, so I left during the break. Was a decent show!

Located in downtown Atlanta. This is a high-tech and interactive sports museum…read more When you enter every one gets a RFID badge linked to your favorite college football team. As you browse the exhibits the displays automatically customize content for your selected team such as highlights and photos. The helmet wall is the signature landmark. A three story wall with over 750 college football helmets across all divisions. What is so cool is when your pass is scanned your teams helmet lights up. There is a 45 yard field so you can kick field goals and run obstacle courses. There are interactive stations you can immerse yourself into. The College Gameday Desk is awesome also. This is a must for sports fans plus it's locates close to other museums in the area.

We went as part of an after party midway through a tradeshow. They gave out some silly cards to go…read moreuse the different stations in the place but first they wanted you to type in all of your information, basically a data grab, which luckily I didn't finish so I'm not gonna be getting emails from these folks! Looks like the food was coming from the Omni hotel and it was quite tasty. The only thing we didn't like were the tempura shrimp which looked like they were coated in monster sized grains of puffed rice so the whole thing was excessively, large and crunchy, and the shrimp inside were kind of small. The filet mignon skewers were good as well as the Arancini with mushrooms for dinner. They served a George peach chicken and praise beef short ribs. Both were quite tasty. If you are college football fan it's probably a great place to come if you are interested in history and sports memorabilia?

This was such an amazing experience and I'm glad I got a chance to be apart of it. There were so…read moremany good vibes and amazing black hair installations that celebrated black hair. Some of the installations were nostalgic, such as the phone wall, the gold earrings, the stove with hair curlers, and even the hair dryer found in beauty salons. There were also installations that celebrated black hair from "My Hair Is Not Unprofessional" to "My Hair Is A Whole Mood". The staff was very helpful and informative. They also have a shop where you can purchase items from black owned businesses. HIGHLY recommend stopping by and enjoying the experience.

So much nostalgia!!! The Black hair exhibit is truly a gem! Tickets can be purchased online and you…read morereserve your time slot to go. There are a variety of installations that pay tribute to all things to the black hair culture. They also have merchandise for sale from several black women entrepreneurs. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. They also have different events going on throughout the year.